Ejecting patrons

behaving in a way that causes the licensee to commit an offence under the liquor laws.

Intoxication

A person is intoxicated if:

their speech, balance, co-ordination or behaviour is noticeably affected; and

it is reasonable, given the situation, to believe that this due to the consumption of alcohol.

A person who has been refused entry or ejected from a licensed venue must:

leave the venue and vicinity immediately (50 metres)

not re-enter or remain in the vicinity for 6 hours

not re-enter the venue for 24 hours.

(Exceptions to the 50 metres vicinity rule include situations where the patron has a lawful excuse such as obtaining transport, residing in the area, or if they fear for their safety if they leave the vicinity).

When ejecting a person, staff should inform the patron that:

They are required by law to move more than 50 metres away from the premises